Local Obituaries

He was born in Meriden and lived in Middletown since 1990. He attended Middletown Schools and Oak Hill School in New Britain.

FOR THE RECORD - THIS CORRECTION RAN IN THE COURANT ON Thursday, June 20, 2002:Eleanor Thuotte is the maternal grandmother of Richard ``Ricky'' A. Papale Jr., whose obituary appeared on Page B4 Wednesday. Her last name was misspelled as Thoutte.

He is survived by his mother, Ellen Thuotte Frederick and step-father, Charles Frederick of Middletown, with whom he lived since 1990; a sister, Sarah J. Papale of Middletown; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Thoutte of West Palm Beach, Fla.; his father, Richard Papale Sr. of Wallingford; three step-sisters; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held from the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown, Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10 a.m at St. Pius X Church. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are at the funeral home today from 5 to 8 p.m. There is an online memorial at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. Donations may be made to the Oak Hill School for the Blind, 120 Holcomb St., Hartford, CT 06112 or Middlesex Hospital Weiss Hospice Unit, Department of Philanthropy, 55 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457.

Lillian Budney, 94;

Of Ivoryton

Lillian H. Budney, of Main Street in the Ivoryton section of Essex, died Monday at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. She was 94.

She was born in Middletown, lived in Ivoryton for 84 years and at Gladeview Health Care Center in Old Saybrook for the past four years. She was employed by Verplex Co., Pratt-Read Co. and the Remington-Rand Co. She was a member of the Ivoryton Congregational Church.

She is survived by a son, Robert Budney of Ivoryton; a daughter, Evelyn Sokolowski of Ivoryton; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Budney and a son, Louis R. Budney.

Graveside funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Centerbrook Cemetery, Westbrook Road, Centerbrook. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to Ivoryton Congregational Church, Box 578, Ivoryton, CT 06442 or to the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League, Box 1134, Westbrook, CT 06498. The Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ricardo Poletto, 88;

Of Clinton

Ricardo Jose Poletto, of Route 81, Clinton, died Monday at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was 88.

He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to Clinton in 1963.

He is survived by a daughter, Liliana Y. Poletto of Clinton; and a sister, Ida Ines Poletto of Clinton. He was predeceased by his wife, Elena Castellanos Poletto.

Calling hours are at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton, Thursday, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton. Donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

Alphonse Pakins, 87;

Of Old Saybrook

Alphonse J. Pakins, of Maple Avenue, Old Saybrook, formerly of Clearwater, Fla., died Monday at home. He was 87.

He was born in Queens, N.Y. and lived in Old Saybrook for the past five years. He owned and operated taverns in Dover and Kearny, N.J. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence Salvest Pakins.

He is survived by a son, William Pakins of Harding Township, N.J.; a daughter, Jane Grochowski of Old Saybrook; a brother, Peter Pakins of Bricktown, N.J.; a sister, Agnes Styple of Clearwater, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearney, N.J. at a date and time to be announced. The Swan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Boris Wesoski Jr., 54;

Of Colchester

Boris Wesoski Jr. of Prospect Street, Colchester, died Monday at home. He was 54. He was born in Norwich and lived in Moodus for many years. He was a Vietnam veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Marion Fleischer Wesoski; his mother, Elaine Pineault Wesoski; and a sister, Paula Wolfe of Tuscon, Ariz.

Memorial services will be held at the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St., Cromwell, Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. There is an online memorial at www.cromwellfuneralhome.com.

Roger Matyka, 53;

Of Cheshire

Roger E. Matyka of Musso View Avenue, Cheshire, died Sunday at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was 53.

He was born in New Britain and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a former employee of Emhart Corp. and retired from the Hospital of St. Raphael as a computer programmer after 14 years of employment. He was a member of the Church of the Epiphany in Cheshire.

He is survived by his parents, Edward and Theresa Tosatti Matyka; a son, Michael Matyka, and a daughter, Jessica Matyka, both of Cheshire; his companion, Linda Jaser of West Haven; two brothers, Ronald Matyka of Kensington and Brian Matyka of Cromwell; a niece and a nephew.

A service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main St., Kensington. Burial will be private. Calling hours are at the funeral home Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.